Global Security Experts (TSE:4417) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4417 Global Security Experts Inc TSE:4417
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Price 円4,205.00
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What is Global Security Experts Beneish M-Score?

Global Security Experts TSE:4417 +6.46% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4417 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,365.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Global Security Experts ranks worse than 73.96% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Global Security Experts's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4417' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35   Med: -2.11   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.08

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global Security Experts was -1.78. The lowest was -2.35. And the median was -2.11.


Global Security Experts Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Security Experts's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Global Security Experts Beneish M-Score Chart

Global Security Experts Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.11 -2.35 -1.78 -2.12 -2.08

Global Security Experts Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.78 0.00 -2.12 0.00 -2.08

TSE:4417 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Global Security Experts's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Global Security Experts Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Global Security Experts's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Security Experts's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Global Security Experts Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Global Security Experts for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0214+0.528 * 0.9612+0.404 * 0.8973+0.892 * 1.2523+0.115 * 1.1073
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.035361-0.327 * 0.8889
=-2.08

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,750 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,022 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,995 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,345 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,960 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円251 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,281 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,091 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,487 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,135 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,150 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,802 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,066 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,799 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,141 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円277 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円77 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,631 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,309 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(2749.685 / 11022.08) / (2149.724 / 8801.647)
=0.249471 / 0.244241
=1.0214

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(3066.403 / 8801.647) / (3995.141 / 11022.08)
=0.34839 / 0.362467
=0.9612

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (6344.54 + 250.563) / 9959.52) / (1 - (4799.42 + 276.856) / 8141.157)
=0.337809 / 0.376467
=0.8973

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=11022.08 / 8801.647
=1.2523

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(76.796 / (76.796 + 276.856)) / (61.125 / (61.125 + 250.563))
=0.217151 / 0.19611
=1.1073

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 11022.08) / (0 / 8801.647)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((1091.115 + 4280.572) / 9959.52) / ((1309.2 + 3630.817) / 8141.157)
=0.539352 / 0.606795
=0.8889

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(1486.742 - 0 - 1134.568) / 9959.52
=0.035361

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Global Security Experts has a M-score of -2.08 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 mean?
Global Security Experts (TSE:4417) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Security Experts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Security Experts ranks #1946 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Global Security Experts' Beneish M-Score too high?
Global Security Experts' current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Global Security Experts ranks #1946 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Security Experts has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Security Experts' Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Global Security Experts ranks #1946 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Global Security Experts in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Security Experts and its competitors. Global Security Experts's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Security Experts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Security Experts (TSE:4417) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,365.19, compared to a current price of 円4,205.00 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Global Security Experts' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Security Experts (TSE:4417), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Global Security Experts (TSE:4417) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Security Experts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,205.00 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,365.19. GuruFocus considers Global Security Experts to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4417:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: 円4,365.19 vs. price of 円4,205.00 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Security Experts Business Description

Address 1-16-1 Kaigan, 10th Floor, New Pier Takeshiba South Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0022
Global Security Experts Inc operates a cybersecurity business that provides one-stop support for cybersecurity measures for second-tier, mid-tier, and small- to medium-sized companies, a security education business that provides security education for personnel at IT companies and SIers, and a security human resources business that provides security human resources SES.
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